How do mummies smell? Like pine, cedar, juniper, myrrh, and frankincense
Researchers find that aromatic resins used in mummification continue to produce sweet, woody, and spicy scents.
What do ancient mummies smell like? 'Sniffer' team uncovers 5,000-year-old secret
We now know what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like, thanks to new research that deployed a team of trained 'sniffers'. And ...
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What do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Probably not what you think
Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.
‘Myrrh, conifer oil and … breakfast tea’: my sniffer team’s surprise findings on what mummified bodies smell like
Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Researchers Analyze the Surprising Smells of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...
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Why frankincense and myrrh are so expensive
Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap has been prized across the world for over 6,000 ...
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How frankincense cures arthritis
A remarkable new treatment for arthritis made from boswellia serrata (frankincense) and commiphora molmol (myrrh) has been found to be as successful at reducing pain and inflammation caused by ...